Medicaid expansion loom as Ohio lawmakers study 2014 ballot path
Advocates press for expansion while lawmakers idle on summer break. Coalition leader Jon Allison notes bipartisan behind the scenes activity and outlines plans to craft a voter ballot or legislative path. Expansion could bring $13 billion in federal funds over seven years, widen coverage to 275,000 Ohioans, but faces opposition over government cost.
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Kasich seeks nonprofit data to map Ohio services
The Kasich administration funds Sagamore Institute to survey thousands of Ohio nonprofit and faith groups. The project aims to map services, volunteers, and funding sources, producing an interactive site and best practice recommendations while assessing government role.
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Popular derby driver Wyatt remembered at county fair
The community mourns driver Tommy Wyatt known as 712 as more than 600 attendees at his funeral carried his car number. Organizers honor him alongside past derby figures Sid Strunk Jerry King and Reagan Roark. Wyatt’s son Jeremy, 21, will race in the derby, continuing a family tradition.
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Wyatt
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Jerry King
Reagan Roark
Jeremy
Tanya Wyatt
City settles over arts fund tax plan misstep
Money directed to the Arts Fund faced a 12 percent levy on hotel room prices via sales or lodging tax. The settlement includes praise for the lead plaintiff and notes Middletown Inn keeper Inc. disputes liability. Fairfield officials say they knew nothing until notified, with funds to support the Community Arts Center Fund reducing general fund subsidies.
Suspect Sought After Tainted Water At Fairgrounds
Heather Nigg and Heather Ballinger reported water tainting at the Butler County Fair 4-H barns leaving horses Abby and Bella distressed. authorities say the act could constitute a first degree misdemeanor criminal mischief if the suspect is caught. Detectives worked Wednesday night and Thursday morning at the barn to investigate.
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City to boost Facebook presence for Hamilton and Middletown
Hamilton shows 3200 Facebook followers while Middletown page, created in late May, has under 50. Officials plan stronger promotion once a social media policy is in place as they push to keep residents informed and engaged.
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Hamilton
Middletown
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